Stokes: England lacked ruthless edge
Ben Stokes admits England failed to keep “our foot on the throat” of opponents as the team’s disappointing World Cup campaign ended with a 93-run win over Pakistan.
Australia cruise past Bangladesh
Mitchell Marsh’s career-best 177* sent Australia into next week’s World Cup semi-finals with a convincing eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in Pune on Saturday.
Proteas turn attention to Australia
Rassie van der Dussen says the Proteas will take their “must-win mindset” into their World Cup semi-final against Australia at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
'Stubborn' Bavuma bats on for Proteas
Proteas captain Temba Bavuma is hoping his “stubborn” nature will help dull the pain of injury as he plots a path to the World Cup final.
Rassie steers Proteas to victory
Rassie van der Dussen hit an unbeaten 76 to lead South Africa to a comfortable five-wicket win over Afghanistan in their last World Cup league game on Friday.
Coetzee, Maharaj put Proteas in pound seats
Gerald Coetzee and Keshav Maharaj impressed with the ball for the Proteas as Afghanistan were bowled out for 244 in Ahmedabad on Friday.
SA U19 show World Cup hand
CSA has named a provisional 18-man SA U19 squad for next year’s U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
Donald to quit Bangladesh
Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh’s fast-bowling coach following the World Cup, days after his public criticism following the “timed-out” row involving captain Shakib Al Hasan.
Pakistan captain blasts critics
Babar Azam told his critics “it’s easy to give advice on TV” as he refused to surrender his World Cup dreams.
World Cup semi-final qualification scenarios
Afghanistan and Pakistan remain in the race for the remaining World Cup semi-final spot with one match left but need improbable winning margins.
Afghanistan rue costly dropped catches
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi says he had “wanted and expected more” at the World Cup as dreams of a semi-final place slipped away.
Black Caps set to face India in semis
Trent Boult led an inspired bowling display to help New Zealand down Sri Lanka by five wickets on Thursday and move to the brink of the World Cup semi-finals.
Proteas have one eye on Aussies
David Miller has hailed Afghanistan as “one of the joys of the World Cup” but admits thoughts are already turning towards the Proteas’ semi-final clash with Australia.
Buttler eager to remain England captain
Jos Buttler wants to stay on as England captain as he prepares for a World Cup post-mortem with his employers.
Stokes stars as England stop rot
Ben Stokes’ maiden World Cup hundred set up a 160-run win for England over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday.
